Aristotle Quotes on Genius
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Poetry demands a man with a special gift for it, or else one with a touch of madness in him. (1455a33)
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But the greatest thing by far is to have a command of metaphor. This alone cannot be imparted by another; it is the mark of genius, for to make good metaphors implies an eye for resemblances. (1459a4)
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No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness.